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Zesty Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels: A Flavor-Packed Appetizer

These bite-sized pinwheels pack bold jalapeño popper flavors into a convenient, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, they combine creamy, cheesy goodness with just the right amount of spice for a truly irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound chorizo sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 8 ounces 1 brick cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup salsa or picante sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 4.5 ounces 1 can chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 4 ounces 1 can mild green chilies, chopped
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 8 10-inch flour tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Filling:
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth.
Incorporate Ingredients:
  1. Stir in crumbled chorizo, chopped olives, green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix until evenly combined.
Spread and Roll:
  1. Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about ½ cup of the filling evenly over the tortilla, leaving a ½-inch border. Roll the tortilla tightly.
Chill:
  1. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Slice and Serve:
  1. Remove the wraps and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

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